Sam grew up in an otherwise normal family. Sandwiched between two brothers, his childhood was filled with typical boyhood adventures. Many a night they’d come dirty from head to toe, requiring baths before supper. As Sam grew, his speech became at times incoherent. He stuttered alot and his comprehension in […]
David Riffel
Dealing with Emotional Maturity
Some of the underlying questions most men have are, “Does my life matter?” “Why am I here, and what am I to be doing with my life?” Those questions do not reveal weakness; rather, they affirm we are created for purpose and belonging. It’s what drives a young boy towards […]
The Story of E and O
MW Editor’s Note: One of the essential topics every man faces is his sexuality. For warrior-aged young men, the rise in testosterone throughout their adolescent years can culminate in sexual acts that are either solo or involve others outside of marriage. Even young men who follow Christ wrestle with sexual […]
Prayer Targets
“We pray the safest kinds of prayers– the ones so passive and vague we’d never be able to tell if God responded to them.” Tyler Staton My gut took a punch when I heard that. Dude, how often do I pray like that instead of how Jesus prayed? “Dear Lord, […]
Core Verses for Every Man
At Mentoring Warriors, we highly value the Bible. It is a primary way we hear God speak. In Hebrews 4:12, it tells us that God’s Word is “living and active”. The idea behind this is that God still uses His written word to speak to our souls. Here’s how that […]
